Job Summary:
Ridgepoint Church, a church of 1,000 people in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking a Worship Arts Director. The Worship Arts Director is responsible for leading and developing the worship arts ministry within Ridgepoint Church. This position includes overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of all worship services and gatherings, as well as leading and developing worship teams.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the worship planning process in collaboration with the Lead Pastor and other staff to ensure all parts of the services align with the overall vision, values, and mission of the church.
- Plan and lead weekly contemporary worship services by overseeing setlist creation, song arrangements, and service orders.
- Recruit, develop, and maintain a strong team of worship leaders, musicians, and singers. Care for this team by providing growth opportunities, providing helpful feedback, and clear and consistent communication. Encourage and shepherd the team spiritually as well as musically.
- Oversee and develop worship arts and tech staff.
- Develop and maintain the worship arts budget, in collaboration with other worship arts staff.
- Stay current with trends and best practices in the worship arts ministry, seeking out opportunities for growth.
- Teach on worship as needed.
- Lead worship in other gatherings and events as needed.
- Collaborate with other ministry leaders to plan live events for maximum effectiveness as needed.
- Participate in lead / pastoral staff meetings and in other church-wide events as required.
Qualifications:
- Spiritual & Personal Qualifications:
- A growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
- A clear calling to worship ministry.
- Agreement with the vision and beliefs of Ridgepoint Church.
- Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in music or related field preferred but not required.
- Proven experience in leading worship services, preferably in a church setting.
- Proficiency in leading with guitar or piano preferred.
- Skills & Competencies:
- Strong musical and leadership skills.
- Ability to recruit, train, and develop worship team members.
- Familiarity with worship technology (i.e. sound systems, ProPresenter, Planning Center).
Status & Benefits:
- Full-time, salaried
- Health & dental insurance premiums 100% covered
- Retirement contributions from the church
- Vacation time
- Free parking
- Unlimited access to Wintergreen Lifesaver mints by the staff restroom
